Project Architect

Cube 3 Studio•Miami, FL

10d

About The Position

CUBE 3 is a design and innovation leader in the architecture and design industry, seeking talented individuals to join their growing team. With a strong presence in the Boston market and national reach, CUBE 3 offers a dynamic environment for career advancement. The Project Architect is a key point person on a project team, working under the direction of the Project Manager to deliver exceptional project work. This role requires strong design and technical abilities, professional experience, and the capacity to lead independently through all phases of the design process, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. The Project Architect is responsible for the technical and design aspects of projects, coordination with consultants and team members, and ensuring projects are completed within budget and schedule. This role also involves mentoring junior staff and actively participating in business development opportunities, positioning the individual as an emerging leader within the company.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years related experience in architecture, interiors and/or construction profession.
Professional Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited Architecture or Interior Design School.
Strong experience and demonstrated proficiency in all design phases including a minimum of five completed projects from Schematic Design through Construction Documents and Construction Administration.
Experience organizing & assembling construction documents; proven technical skills in detailing.
Superb communication skills with consultants, clients, and contractors; experience coordinating work of consulting engineers.
Technically skilled; strong experience using Revit, 3-D modeling software; BIM proficiency.
Strong organizational, teamwork, collaborative and mentoring skills.
Ability to run internal meetings, consultant meetings, and to prepare and coordinate required project presentations.
Actively involved in Business Development opportunities.
Expert understanding of Architectural and/or Interior Design principles and theory associated with project design and construction materials and methods.
Demonstrated strength in effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate a professional work ethic.
A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and driving record, as deemed acceptable by our firm’s liability insurance carrier, must be presented and maintained.

Nice To Haves

NCIDQ, or ARE plus LEED Certification.
Ongoing professional growth in the design and construction industry.

Responsibilities

Perform in a self-directed manner in all aspects of the design process, including programming, preparation of design and Construction Documents.
Independent leadership in the creation of Schematic Design, Design Development and Contract Documents, Revit, Sketch-Up model building, renderings and Construction Administration activities, all within an established budget, schedule, and programmatic requirements.
Responsible for all technical and design aspects of projects including investigation, evaluation, and development of design solutions.
Responsible for the day-to-day responsibilities of a project, responsible for design, coordination with consultants, internal and external team members, and organization of Construction Documentation.
Works closely with QA/QC team to ensure complete project review and supports activities of the Project Manager.
Create, review and approve concept design options, assign tasks to other team members, and maintain project schedule.
Mentor and help develop junior staff.
Independently develop design studies, concepts and sketches for approval with Project Manager or Project Executive.
Independently prepare Documentation for Schematic Design and Design Development.
Exercise creative judgment and design skills in preparing client presentation materials, including design sketches, renderings, models and graphics.
Oversee amendments, addenda and bulletins as required supporting the project manager.
Lead and prepare revisions and technical alternatives for review by Project Manager.
Perform tasks in accordance with the C3S Project Delivery Manual.
Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and execute tasks independently.
Understand project work flow, scheduling and project management.
Demonstrated ability to manage the work of project consultants including document review, communications and coordination efforts.
Coordinates project work with QA/QC program.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage the work of others on the project team.
Demonstrates a strong overall leadership role on projects.
Maintains ongoing, positive and proactive relationships with clients and consultants.